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The Congress party is set to hold a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital on December 14, intensifying its campaign over alleged "vote chori" and the SIR issue, with party leaders describing the event as a crucial step in a decisive political battle against the BJP-led government.
On chaos at Lionel Messi's Kolkata event, former Indian footballer and Captain, Bhaichung Bhutia says, "I think it's very unfortunate. I think the organisers did their best, but sometimes it gets out of control, especially VIP culture - it becomes very difficult even for the organisers to stop a lot of VIPs who are not supposed to be there as well. I think they entered and crowded. The genuine fans did not really get to see Messi. So, I think that was where the fans were very upset. Hopefully, I think these kinds of mistakes don't happen...I heard 80,000 people came in to see Messi. Knowing that Messi is worshipped in Kolkata and in India, when they get disappointed paying such a high price and coming from such faraway places, I think it's very disappointing. I think the Govt has taken some steps and action...My only suggestion is that I think in future this has to be really well-organised and at the same time, a lot of unwanted VIPs surrounding should be avoided."
Ahead of PM Modi's visit, India's Ambassador to Jordan, Manish Chauhan, says, "The India community, which is approximately 18,000, is a very well-integrated community. It is active in all spheres and has done well. We are very proud of the Indian community here. We work very closely with them. We work with each other to celebrate events, and we are all eagerly awaiting the PM."
